Unanticipated
I first served on the IEEE Technical Activities Board (TAB) in 2003. By the end of that year serving as the Vice President of Technical Activities (TA) was the last thing I imagined ever doing. Since then, I’ve come to value, and enjoy contributing to, what TA does. While I still find it rewarding to […]
The Road to a Dedicated IEEE Radar Journal
How did collecting disparate technical specialties into a single, comprehensive journal on radar systems come about? Radar as a technology area has existed for quite some time, as indicated by the IEEE Milestone commemoration in 2019 [1] of Christian Hülsmeyer’s famous first demonstration of radar principles in Cologne, Germany in 1904 using his “Telemobiloscope”. The […]
Advancing Technology through New Initiatives
IEEE Future Directions fosters innovation and advancements through new and emerging technologies. Through the leadership of and guidance from the Future Directions Committee (FDC), it oversees nine initiatives going into 2024, along with efforts ranging from collaboration on technology roadmaps and global perspectives on semiconductors. The newest activity launched is a coalition across TA and […]
25 Years of the IEEE Sensors Council – A Success Story
Discover how an idea became a successful IEEE Council, Journal, and Conference.
News You Can Use from IEEE Technical Activities
The IEEE Power & Energy Society offers valuable programs including those for young professionals and students, such as job fairs, networking events, and panel sessions. Learn more about what attendees gained from the 2023 annual IEEE Power & Energy General Meeting (GM), and what you can look forward to at the upcoming 2024 IEEE Power & Energy Transmission & Distribution Conference & Exposition (T&D).